Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

The majority of mankind always has been and always will be composed of imbeciles.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Thebasic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

An honest man's word is as good as his bond.

It's more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them.

Two man looks out through the same bars: the one sees the mud, the one the stars.

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.